Patents by Inventor Michel Palfray

Michel Palfray has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5065770
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for plotting the conformation of a lower limb of the human body, this apparatus comprising two sets of two longitudinal uprights, or splints (1), the splints of one and the same set being mutually articulated by an orthesis articulation (2) of a known type, and a plurality of cross-pieces forming braces (8, 10, 12) which transversely connect the splints (1) at various intervals. According to the invention, the spints (1) are deforable in such a way that they can be applied tighlty agains the limb in question in order to match the profile thereof, and the crosspieces (8, 10, 12) connecting these splints have an adjustable transverse dimension, so as to be able to regulate the spacing of the splints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1991
    Assignee: Establissements Proteor
    Inventor: Michel Palfray
  • Patent number: 5004477
    Abstract: The invention relates to a prosthesis for amputation of the leg.This prosthesis comprises, in monobloc form:a socket (1) of a thermosettable resin, preferably provided with reinforcement fibers;a hollow leg element (2) rigidly integral with the socket, likewise of a thermosettable resin, preferably provided with reinforcement fibers;a hollow foot part (3) rigidly integral with the leg element (2), and in which is lodged a rigid core (26) of a foam of plastic material or similar, this foot part being likewise of a thermosettable material, preferably provided with reinforcement fibers;a sole element (4) of a thermosettable resin, preferably provided with reinforcement fibers, closing the hollow foot part at its base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Assignee: Establissements Proteor
    Inventor: Michel Palfray